Indianapolis, Indiana: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corp, 1953. First Edition. Paperback. Very good. Official Race Program for the Thirty-Seventh 500 Mile Race, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30th, 1953.. Octavo, [89]. Laid-in "Starting Positions" bi-fold booklet. Original wrappers, printed in color, bound at spine with staples. Binding solid. Light soiling and shelf wear to covers. Includes hundreds of black and white photographs and advertisements in vibrant colors. The 37th International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race held on May 30th, 1953, was known as the "Hottest 500," with track temperatures exceeding 130 degrees Fahrenheit. The race was won by Bill Vukovich.

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Bookseller: The First Edition Rare Books, LLC (US)
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Title: Official Program: 37th 500-Mile Race
Author: [Indianapolis 500]
Illustrator: Official Race Program for the Thirty-Seventh 500 Mile Race, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30th, 1953.
Format/Binding: Paperback
Book Condition: Used - Very good
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corp
Place of Publication: Indianapolis, Indiana
Date Published: 1953
Keywords: Indianapolis 500, Indy 500, Roy Richter, 100 Years 500 Miles history Indianapolis, Autocourse motor sports, cutting motor cars, ford motor racing, Ford versus ferrari, Eddie Rickenbacker

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